G Adventures has resumed its sailing tours in the British Virgin Islands.PHOTO COURTESY G ADVENTURES

There are more signs of post-hurricane recovery in the Caribbean with two companies announcing the resumption of sailing vacations.

G Adventures has relaunched its small group sailing tours in the British Virgin Islands, while The Moorings and Sunsail have reopened their yacht charter operations in St. Martin.

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

G Adventures is one of the first to return to the BVI, which are known for their blue Caribbean waters, pristine beaches, secluded coves and uninhabited islands.

The company’s seven day Tortola to Tortola itinerary includes lots of shore time so guests can meet locals, sample authentic cuisine, cycle, or have a drink at the famous Soggy Bottom bar — as well as water activities such cave snorkelling or swimming with turtles. Evenings are spent aboard the 14-metre-long catamaran.

The seven-day Sailing the British Virgin Islands — Tortola to Tortola tour for up to eight people starts from $1,519 per person.

See gadventures.com.

ST. MARTIN

The Moorings and Sunsail’s new base location at Marina Fort-Louis in Marigot opened in early February, just in time for St. Martin’s annual Heineken Regatta March 7.

The fully equipped Marina Fort-Louis offers water, electricity, fuel, Wi-Fi, provisioning, shower and laundry facilities. The location — about 20 minutes from the airport, shops and restaurants in Marigot — is very convenient for travellers.

Various charter options are available — from bareboat to all-inclusive crewed vacations.

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